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In brief17Starting offCheck before starting off ■ Tyre pressure and condition 3 245,
3 285.
■ Engine oil level and fluid levels 3 222.
■ All windows, mirrors, exterior lighting and number plates are free
from dirt, snow and ice and are
operational.
■ Proper position of mirrors, seats, and seat belts 3 28, 3 37,
3 50.
■ Brake function at low speed, particularly if the brakes are wet.Starting the engine
■ Turn key to position 1.
■ Move the steering wheel slightly to release the steering wheel lock.
■ Operate clutch and brake.
■ Automatic transmission in P or N.
■ Do not operate accelerator pedal.
■ Diesel engines: turn the key to position 2 for preheating and wait
until control indicator !
extinguishes.
■ Turn key to position 3 and release.
Starting the engine 3 157.
Stop-start system
If the vehicle is at a low speed or at a
standstill and certain conditions are
fulfilled, activate an Autostop as
follows:
■ Depress the clutch pedal.
■ Shift the selector lever to N.
■ Release the clutch pedal.
An Autostop is indicated by the
needle at the AUTOSTOP position in
the tachometer.
To restart the engine, depress the
clutch pedal again.
Stop-start system 3 159.
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166Driving and operating
4. Unscrew protective cap from thefiller neck.
5. Open AdBlue canister.
6. Mount one end of the hose on the
canister and screw the other end
on the filler neck.
7. Lift the canister until it is empty.
8. Unscrew the hose from the filler neck.
9. Mount the protective cap and turn
clockwise until it engages.
Notice
Dispose of AdBlue canister and
hose according to environmental requirements.
Exchanging AdBlue
If less than 5 litres of AdBlue have
been refilled during the last 2 years,
the remaining fluid should be
exchanged since AdBlue has a
limited durability.Caution
Disregard could lead to damage to
the selective catalytic reduction
system.
Automatic transmission
The automatic transmission permits
automatic gearshifting (automatic
mode) or manual gearshifting
(manual mode).
Transmission display
The mode or selected gear is shown
in the transmission display.
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292IndexAAccessories and vehicle modifications .......................... 220
Active Emergency Braking .........190
Active head restraints ...................36
Adaptive cruise control .......116, 179
Adaptive forward lighting ..........
................................ 116, 138, 231
AdBlue ........................ 114, 163, 268
Adjustable air vents ...................153
Airbag and belt tensioners .........111
Airbag deactivation ..............58, 111
Airbag label................................... 53 Airbag system .............................. 53
Air conditioning regular operation ................................ 155
Air conditioning system .............. 148
Air intake .................................... 155
Air vents...................................... 153
Antilock brake system ................ 170
Antilock brake system (ABS) .....113
Anti-theft alarm system ................25
Anti-theft locking system .............. 25
Appearance care ........................263
Armrest ......................................... 41
Armrest storage ........................... 68
Ashtrays ..................................... 103
Automatic anti-dazzle ..................29
Automatic light control ...............136Automatic locking ........................23
Automatic transmission .............166
Auxiliary heater ........................... 153
B
Battery discharge protection ......146
Battery voltage ........................... 126
Bicycle rack .................................. 70
BlueInjection ............................... 163
Bonnet ....................................... 222
Brake and clutch fluid .................268
Brake and clutch system ...........112
Brake assist ............................... 172
Brake fluid .................................. 225
Brakes ............................... 170, 225
Breakdown.................................. 261
Bulb replacement ....................... 229
C Capacities .................................. 284
Cargo management system ........88
Car Pass ...................................... 19
Catalytic converter .....................163
Central locking system ................21
Centre console lighting ..............145
Centre console storage ...............69
Changing tyre and wheel size ...249
Charging system ........................ 111
Child locks ................................... 23